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If your skills and interests align with one or more of these openings, please consider applying. If you don’t see a fit, no worries. We’re always on the lookout for top talent, so we encourage you to fill out a general application anyway.
Civil/Mining/Geotechnical Engineer - Lexington, KY
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is looking for a qualified Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining Engineer who can offer our clients their expertise. You should have 5+ years of work experience in the engineering field. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental/ engineering professionals. The position requires the ability to occasionally work in an outdoor environment and to travel locally.
Position snapshot:
- Conducts engineering analyses, develops designs, and assists in the development of construction drawings.
- Manage and execute multiple tasks on projects. Participate in limited travel and field work.
- Independently notes and follows-up on professional commitments made at meetings, or as affected by other staff members, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings, conferences, etc.
- Uses varied and advanced functions of “office suite automation” to include diagramming, e-mail, presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of outputs from the automation listed in a professional and timely manner.
- Interprets annotations, construction plans, historical references, interviews, on-site investigations, and site plans in developing the appropriate document submission to satisfy client’s needs.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff members, the client, subcontractors and regulatory representatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Mining engineering; emphasis in Geotechnical engineering preferred.
- PE license required. Could be an EIT with the ability to obtain PE licensing within 6 months to one year of hire.
- Software proficiency (including but not limited to) Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge/understanding of stability analysis programs and/or hydraulics a plus
- Experience working as an Environmental Consultant is preferred
- MSHA Part 48 Subpart B trained a plus.
- MSHA Impoundment Inspector trained a plus
- Experience with soil mechanics a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with CAD and/or GIS programs preferred.
- Willingness and ability for occasional overnight travel.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
- Work environment involves work both indoors and in outdoor settings. Work environments range from climate-controlled office space to areas where dust, noise, and outdoor weather conditions may be present.
- May sit or stand for several hours at a time and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Travel throughout client service area is required as needed.
More than a job:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Engineering Project Manager (Pulp and Paper) - Location Flexible
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is looking for a qualified civil or environmental engineering project manager who has experience with solid waste, water & wastewater, or mining engineering and can offer our clients their expertise. The project manager plays a crucial role in overseeing multiple projects and ensuring their successful completion. The responsibility of this role is to direct projects from the original concept and proposal phase through final implementation and closure. This position interfaces with all project aspects, including clients, other stakeholders, and vendors.
This role’s location could also be in Greenville, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; and Birmingham, Alabama areas.
The engineering project manager will be responsible for the following in addition to project work:
• Submit timesheets and expense reports weekly.
• Provide signature level at certain thresholds.
• Assemble the project team, assign individual responsibilities to team members, and identify appropriate resources needed to ensure project completion.
• Prepare project schedules to ensure timely completion of the project.
• Review project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with the client’s primary contact (client manager or other as designated).
• Prepare and review proposals and PCRs before submittal to clients.
• Review and approve monthly project invoices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mining engineering or another engineering discipline depending on experience.
- Licensing in any state as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience.
- Experience as an Environmental Consultant is preferred. The candidate should have a strong ability to analyze, evaluate, and recommend engineering solutions to clients.
- Experience in the pulp and paper sector is strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience managing projects is required.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
- industrial solid waste landfill design, construction and operations (plans and air-space use)
- waste handling or beneficial reuse of residuals from pulp and paper manufacturing
- stormwater and wastewater impoundments at pulp and paper manufacturers – design, construction, evaluation, inspections
- regulatory compliance for solid waste, stormwater, and oil pollution control at pulp and paper manufacturers
- support environmental remediation projects at pulp and paper manufacturers
- water and wastewater permitting and design of water/leachate management systems
- innovative problem solving
More than a job:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Project Scientist (Lead/Asbestos/Mold/Industrial Hygiene) - Cary, NC
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is looking for an Project Scientist who can offer our clients their expertise. You should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with projects related to asbestos, lead-based paint, microbial assessments, indoor air quality, and other industrial hygiene projects. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental professionals and requires the ability to travel to remote project sites.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently to identify and collect building materials
- Air monitoring
- Project estimating and report preparation
- Communicate with clients
- Coordinate and work on specialized environmental projects and environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs), environmental compliance and monitoring programs, and regulatory approval compliance for industrial facilities
Opportunities will also be available to cross-train with our compliance engineering and assessment and remediation groups. Opportunities may include: storm water compliance, soil and groundwater sampling, and drilling and monitoring well construction oversight.
Minimum Skills/Experience Required:
- Bachelors degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related studies
- At least 2 years of experience in industrial hygiene
- 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained preferred
- North Carolina certifications as an Asbestos Inspector and an Asbestos Air Monitor required
- North Carolina certifications as a Lead Inspector or Lead Risk Assessor are preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite applications
- Commitment to details, deadlines, and budgets with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
- Willingness to travel locally, regionally and overnight as needed
- Occasional night, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts beyond 8 hours
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- The Project Scientist must be able to lift heavy objects, use ladders, access elevated sites such as roofs and towers, ability to work outside in heat and cold, crawlspaces, and abandoned buildings.
- The Project Scientist must be good with their hands and familiar with most hand tools.
- The Project Scientist must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- The Project Scientist must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
- Required to pass medical exam and wear a negative pressure respirator
- Required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at heights
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Project Scientist - Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Greenville, SC
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations, and we are always looking for new team members who share our innovative and cost-effective approach.
SynTerra is seeking a qualified Project Scientists who can offer our clients their expertise. This is a great opportunity for candidates with 2-5 years of experience in environmental sampling, assessment, and remediation to grow and learn. The position requires working independently on specific tasks and collaborating with clients and other environmental professionals. The role could be based out of our Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Greenville, SC offices, and requires the ability to work outdoors and occasionally travel.
Position snapshot:
- Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources.
- Independently notes and follows up on professional commitments made at meetings or as affected by other staff members, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings, conferences, etc.
- Uses varied and advanced “office suite automation functions, ” including diagramming, e-mail, GIS presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of outputs from the automation listed in a professional and timely manner.
- Interprets annotations, construction plans, historical references, interviews, on-site investigations, and site plans to develop the appropriate document submission to satisfy client needs.
- Consistent travel throughout the market for fieldwork.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field.
- Software proficiency (including but not limited to): Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER trained a plus
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor settings, ranging from climate-controlled office space to foul weather, heat, and rain.
- May sit or stand for several hours and climb inclines (terrains, ladders, etc.).
- Required to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift heavy objects and work outside in heat and cold.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
- Must concentrate for extended periods, paying close attention to detail.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
More than a job:
We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Environmental Remediation Engineer - Location flexible
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is looking for an engineer to lead our Environmental Remediation team and help our clients succeed. You should have 5-10 years of experience in environmental assessment and remediation, designing solutions for affected groundwater and soil. This position requires the ability to manage deadlines and deliverables, while also delegating tasks to team members. This position requires the ability to work independently on specific tasks and in collaboration with clients and other environmental professionals.
*Office location is flexible, with ability to work remotely.
Responsibilities:
The Environmental Remediation engineer will oversee remediation projects that address affected soil, soil vapor, sediment, surface water, or groundwater. You will prepare or direct the following:
- Feasibility studies for remedial action alternatives
- Conceptual remedial action plans and documents
- Remedial action figures and drawings
- Collaboration with detailed design engineers for plans and drawings for remediation systems as the engineer of record
- Implementation of remedial systems, including coordinating subcontractors
- Operation and maintenance of remedial systems, particularly in identifying problems and assisting with correcting the identified problems
- Assistance to our clients managing related regulatory compliance matters
- Mentorship of group members and other company professionals
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
- Master’s degree in relevant field a plus
- Minimum 5 years experience in environmental remediation
- Professional Engineer in North Carolina and South Carolina or able to obtain through reciprocity
- Strong technical writing skills and strong verbal skills
- Excellent project/task management skills· 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER-qualified a plus
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Environmental Engineer - Location flexible
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is looking for a qualified mid-level Environmental Engineer who can offer our clients their expertise. The Environmental Engineer’s main role is to manage multiple projects in collaboration with Business Unit Leaders. The responsibility of this role is to take projects from the original concept and proposal phase through final implementation and closure. This position interfaces with all project aspects, including project team members, clients, other stakeholders, and vendors.
We provide assessment and remediation services on a wide variety of projects for a very diverse set of clients, primarily within the Southeastern United States.
This job offers broad flexibility for location/hybrid remote conditions.
Position snapshot:
- Fill the lead position in client, project, and resource management.
- Assemble the project team, assign individual responsibilities of the team members, and identify appropriate resources needed to ensure project completion.
- Prepare project schedules to ensure timely completion of the project.
- Review project deliverables and ensure adherence to SynTerra data and document quality standards.
- Prepare proposals and project change requests (PCRs) with assistance from other team members as needed.
- Review and finalize proposals and PCRs prior to submittal to clients.
- Review, revise, and approve monthly project invoices.
- Take responsibility for project profitability, adherence to the project schedule, and work quality.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external clients.
- Comply with SynTerra’s Corporate policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned Health and Safety training on schedule.
- Full-time employees: Available to work 40 hours per week, plus additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned by the Business Unit Leader or their designee.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or environmental engineering.
- Professional license designation as appropriate for field is required. Candidates with a current P.E. license are preferred; candidates with an E.I.T. and ability to become a P.E. within six months of hire will also be considered.
- At least six (6) years of relevant experience as an environmental consultant or an environmental manager for a manufacturer is required. At least four (4) years of experience with project management is required.
- Ability to understand regulations, and present regulatory compliance options to clients.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: air emissions inventories, calculations, and permit preparation; Tier II and TRI reporting; SPCCP and SWPPP preparation; environmental regulatory compliance management; wastewater treatment design; stormwater permitting and stormwater control design.
- Software proficiency in one or more of the following: ERP systems, CRM systems, or Microsoft Office Suite.
- Will be expected to routinely conduct engineering calculations to support project
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER trained preferred.
- Strong oral presentation and technical writing skills required.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds max) and be able to work outside in heat and cold.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
More than a job:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal-opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Summer 2025 Intern - Location Flexible
Founded in November of 1992, SynTerra is an employee-owned science and engineering consulting firm. We help clients meet business objectives and address technical challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways. With offices throughout the Southeast, SynTerra works with clients on governmental, industrial, economic development, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster our client’s success by helping to balance technical, economic, and social considerations.
SynTerra is accepting applications for internships across multiple groups and disciplines for summer 2025. Potential groups for internships include but are not limited to:
- Environmental engineering (Lexington, KY)
- Geology/Geochemistry/Environmental science – Masters preferred (Greenville, SC)
All SynTerra internships are paid and allow flexibility for schedule and location. Please submit a cover letter with your application explaining which internship you are interested in.
Responsibilities: The following is a list of generic responsibilities an intern could expect. This list is not intended to cover all duties that an intern may be asked to perform from time to time.
- Shadows team members to learn routine practices in relevant field.
- Perform quality checks on spreadsheets, reports, charts, etc.
- Collaborate with relevant teams on miscellaneous project tasks.
- Learn about industry standards, rules, and practices.
- Complies with all current policies and procedures of SynTerra.
- Complies with all Health and Safety training in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Minimum Skills/Experience Required:
- Currently enrolled at a university, preferably junior year or above. Masters program students are preferred for the geology internship(s).
- Basic computer literacy, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat software.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- The intern must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail.
- The intern’s work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to sit.
- This position is an office environment. Depending on internship department, there may be occasional trips to customer sites required, where dust and noise may be present.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer.
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Benefits that make a difference
SynTerra enhances competitive salaries with benefits that prioritize your financial, physical, and personal well-being. We believe in the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, and our employees recognize that their personal and family lives are a top priority. Here are some of the benefits that SynTerra offers:
Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-paid life insurance
- Family and medical leave
- Monthly wellness focus
- 100% paid Employee Assistance Program
Financial benefits
- 401K (with company match)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Merit-based bonuses
- Employee-referral bonus program
- Flexible spending and health savings options
Professional benefits
- Remote and hybrid work options
- Flexible working hours
- Continuing education
- Professional development
- 10 paid holidays per year
SynTerra is an equal opportunity employer
Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
